Creating a New Life in a New Country

Travel

The remainder of our time on Quinchao was spent exploring the architecture, the countryside and the fruits of the sea. It was a time that could have gone on forever without feeling any degree of dissatisfaction. The gentle slow pace,…

One of the joys of traveling around Chile is all of the wonderful families we have come to know. While our adventures are always fascinating and thrilling, it is all of the special friends we have been blessed with that…

On the heels of the earthquake in the north, and the massive fire that ravaged the hillsides of Valporaiso, it seemed a bit shallow to write about the frolics and pleasures of the summer’s travels. However, with the passage of…

Our journey to Quinchao proved to be as fascinating as the destination itself. We passed through so many communities and regions that merited their own exploration that they will remain in our thoughts for future travels. One community that was…

Many times the best vacations are the ones that begin without definite plans. When one of our favorite destinations was booked for most of February, we were at a loss of what to do with the month that lay ahead.…

While summer was in full swing, the heat had turned me into a lazy writer. Our corner office was bathed in strong, debilitating sunlight for most of the day, and it was impossible to stay focused on anything for long.…

Looks can be deceiving. From the outside, the cabaña that was to be our family home for the week of Chile’s Independence celebrations appeared relatively nice. Although it didn’t exude the charms of its sister cabañas, it was the last…

There is a tree that grows in Chile, which emits the most offensive olfactory, gut-wretchedly putrid aroma that it assaults even the hardiest of breathing pedestrians. After five years of seasonal contact, I have finally committed to the quest of…

At the beginning of the week, we awoke to ominous, black clouds, winds that whipped the tops of pines and palms like blades of grass, and rain that pelted the windows with such force that they bounced back out to…

One of the benefits of living in Concepcion is having relatively easy access to many destinations for recreation and relaxation. One of our favorite weekend getaways is to the Nevados de Chillan, which is home to three active stratovolcanoes, Volcán…